Education Studies Joint Honours BA (Hons)

About the course

The Education Studies focuses on current approaches to children’s education and well-being, and how childhood is shaped by culture and society.

The course is an exciting independent subject that fits particularly well with a number of humanities subjects, as part of a joint degree. It focuses on current issues, in what has become a rapidly changing education environment.

It provides an ideal preparation for those interested in going on to study for initial teacher education programmes in the primary sector.

You will examine the education systems of Britain and Europe from theoretical, psychological, sociological and philosophical perspectives, and explore the historical and political context of education.

Reasons why you should choose to study Educations Studies Joints Degree at DMU

• 100 per cent of our graduates are successful within six months of completing their course (DLHE 2010/11)
• Strong links with education providers and work placement opportunities
• Academic staff include experienced educationalists ensuring the skills you develop are current to professional practice
• Academic staff include expert National Teacher Fellows and experienced practitioners
• Benefit from a programme of education research seminars

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Key facts

UCAS course code: Education Studies and

• Dance WX53
• Drama Studies WXK3
• English QX33
• English language QX3H
• History VX13
• Psychology CX83 (we are no accepting any applications for 2014)

Duration: Three years full-time, six years part-time

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

2013/2014 UCAS Points A minimum of 280 GCSEs

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English. Plus one of the following

Alevels

• Normally with at least 180 points from 2 A levels with a specified subject at grade B or above

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma Distinction/Merit/Merit
• BTEC National Certificate only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC National Award only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A2s) BTEC Distinction/Merit/Merit
• BTEC Diploma (2 A2s) BTEC Distinction* Distinction*
• BTEC 90 credit Diploma only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (1 A2) only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC certificate (1 A1) only in combination with other accepted qualifications

Access Course Pass. English and Maths GCSE equivalency required, 12 level 2 credits in each subject

Interview: No

International Baccalaureate: 28+

Additional course specific requirements

BA (Hons) Education Studies and English (QX33)
You will need A Level English (Literature or Language) at grade B or above. Advanced Diploma students should also have ASL English at grade B or above.

BA (Hons) Education Studies and English Language (QX3H)
You will need A Level English (Literature or Language) at grade B or above. Advanced Diploma students should also have ASL English at grade B or above.

International Students

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition| is available at DMU both before and during the course if required.

Personal Statement selection criteria

• Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
• Information relevant to the course applied for
• Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
• If relevant for the course - work and life experience

Teaching and assessment

A variety of teaching methods are employed, and you are encouraged to be an active learner, discussing issues, engaging in tasks and working collaboratively and independently.

Timetabled teaching includes; lectures, seminars and workshops each week, as well as tutorials. In addition you will be expected to engage in 30 - 40 hours self-directed study. Assessment is by:

• Coursework
• Book reviews
• Reflective writing
• Seminar papers
• Group presentations
• Dissertation

Each year students will take 60 credits in Education Studies modules and 60 credits in their chosen joint subject.

Our staff are experienced in all stages of schooling and actively engaged in leading research projects, including:

• The use of ICT in classrooms
• Citizenship education
• How individuals learn
• Gypsy/Traveller education
• Language Education

Course modules

First year

• Perspectives in Education
• Historical and Contemporary Issues in Education

Second year

• Philosophy of Education
• New Practitioners in Education
• Young Learners and English as a Second Language
• Teaching Diversity:
  Inclusive Education
  Internationally
• Policy and Politics of Education
• Development of the Individual Child
• Cultural and Educational Transformations
• Researching Childhood

Third year

• Education Dissertation
• Education and Equality:
  Class, Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Education
• Radical Educations
• Adult Learners and Learning
• Placement
• Education and the Arts

These modules only relate to the Education Studies side of the Joint.

Joint honours degree students will study choose available modules from 50% of one subject and 50% of another.

Joint degree options

• English Language (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
• History (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
• Psychology (Joint)
• Dance (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
• Drama Studies (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
• English (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)

Work experience and placements

Our strong links with education providers gives you an opportunity for a placement in a local educational setting. Students are also encouraged to engage in educational voluntary work during non-teaching weeks.

Graduate careers

Joint honours graduates can choose to study initial teacher training in their other subject at school or college level.

Many students follow a career in teaching, though the joint degree also opens up a number of opportunities appropriate for many socially-oriented professions, including; youth and community work, local authority employment, social and educational research and early years settings.

We also offer a range of postgraduate opportunities, including an Education Studies MA|.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Full-time £9000 Part Time 2013/14 4 Year Course £5925 6 Year Course £3950 Per Module (15 Credits) £988 International
Full-time Band 1 £10,750 Band 2 £11,250

Learn more about fees and funding information|.

Scholarships

Learn more about our Undergraduate scholarships| and awards information.

Facilities

Investment of £8 million in our first-class teaching and learning facilities helps develop your practical experience and enhances your employability.

DMU’s fully-equipped library is well stocked with a range of textbooks, journals, e-journals, videos and DVDs and is open 24 hours a day for independent and group study.